Bowery promoted to rank of colonel

Charles R. Bowery Jr., 1988 graduate of New Kent High School and a 1992 graduate from the College of William and Mary, was promoted to the rank of Colonel on Feb. 21 at the Army and Navy Club in Washington D.C. Bowery received his commission to the aviation branch of the U.S. Army in 1988 and graduated aviation officer advanced courses in 1997. Bowery has served stints overseas in Korea, Iraq, and Afghanistan over the last 15 years. Among other accomplishments for the recently promoted colonel include obtaining a master’s degree from North Carolina State University in 2001, teaching history…
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Destiny’s Journey opens

Summer Regional Governor’s School available to students in NK, CC

Middle Peninsula Summer Regional Governor’s School is Aug. 4-8, at St. Clare Walker Middle School in Middlesex. T he MPSRGS is sponsored and funded by the Virginia Department of Education with contributions from participating school systems. The nine participating school systems of Charles City, Essex, Gloucester, King and Queen, King William, Mathews, Middlesex, New Kent, and the town of West Point are contributing localities to the program. This program provides problem-based classes for approximately 150 identified gifted students currently in grades 3-7. The application process includes an essay, academic information, and a teacher recommendation. Applications may be obtained from your…
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Habitat for Humanity Repair Corps program available to NK, CC residents

Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Humanity has been selected to participate in Habitat for Humanity International’s Repair Corps program, an intiative funded by the Home Depot Foundation to hep repair, renovate, or construct homes of U.S. veterans. The program is targeted towards low-income U.S. veterans living in Richmond, Chesterfield, Charles City, Henrico, and New Kent. Repairs are designated for the interior and exterior of the home and to alleviate critical health, life, and safety issues or code violations. The homeowner does not need to be the veteran, but the veteran must have the home as a primary residence. Approved homes are…
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New Kent teen to serve as leader for YADAPP summer conference

Alison Sant’Anna, an 18-year old student at East Carolina University and recent New Kent High School grad, will serve as a leader at the Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control’s (ABC) Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevent Project (YADAPP) teen leadership conference July 14-18 at Longwood University. YADAPP is a youth-led program that empowers teens to become involved in keeping their communities alcohol and drug free. Hundreds of high school students gather annual at this event, which features workshops and presentations. “YADAPP has given me a positive outlook on life,” said Sant’Anna. “I’ve earned that it is okay and acceptable…
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Arts Alive scholarships available

The Board of Directors of Arts Alive, Inc. is proud to announce the awarding of two scholarships this year. The first scholarship, the C. Herbert Brown Jr. Performing Arts Scholarship, was established in memory of founder, president, and director C. Herbert Brown Jr., and is designed to help graduating high school seniors from the Arts Alive service areas of the Town of West Point, and the counties of King William, New Kent, and King and Queen who plan to major or minor in the performing arts or music education. The performing arts shall include music (instrumental or voice), dance, or…
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Letter to the editor: Says generosity is still alive in New Kent

The world news is so disheartening with hatefulness in Syria and Crimea, insanity in Washington D.C., and the egotism in Hollywood. I look to the fine folks of New Kent County when I want my faith in humanity restored. I am a humane society volunteer and get to see up close how generous people are to homeless animals. Businesses allow holiday pet angel trees in their lobbies. People and civic groups provide funds and supplies. The people who touch my heart the most are the ones who give unused supplies from their recently deceased beloved pets. So thanks New Kent…
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Smith honored by WPEO

Action at Wilson’s Wharf anniversary to be celebrated May 17-18 in CC

Fort Pocahontas at Wilson’s Wharf will come alive May 17-18 through Civil War living history, civilian presentations, guided fort tours and two battle reenactments to celebrate its 150th anniversary on May 17-18. “Virtually untouched for more than 145 years, the Virginia Department of Historic Resources observed Fort Pocahontas as ‘one of the best preserved fort sites’ in America,” said Harrison R. Tyler, grandson of former President John Tyler and proprietor of the fort. “This year marks the 150th anniversary and 17th reenactment of the action at Wilson’s Wharf and we are pleased to welcome Civil War enthusiasts to this historic…
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Crump-Haith exits VSU with honors

Ross Crump-Haith graduated from Virginia State University on Dec. 21, 2013. Crump-Haith graduated with Cum Laude honors from the institution. He earned his undergraduate degree in History and International Studies. Crump-Haith is also a member of the history national honor society, Phi Alpha Theta. He is the grandson of Deacon Alfred and the late Louise P. Crump of Charles City.